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Real talk and cultural commentary about love, dating, and living abroad from an award-winning educator (20+ years, featured on CNN, NPR, The Guardian) and 3X expat.

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The Men I Hurt (And You Might’ve Too)

All names withheld. Guilt? Um, not so much.

2 Minutes and 18 Seconds (That I Didn't Get)

Total Eclipse of the Heart

Fear Kills Love

When butterflies make me feel like "uh-oh!" instead of "ah-yes!"

What Kink Taught Me About Hard Conversations

Turns out I already had the tools. I'd just been using them in bed.

I'm Tying the Knot

But I'm trying to stop it before it happens.

How I Became a Soccer Fan (and South African)

Started in London in 1998 and goes to Portugal in 2030

Why I Went On A "Date" 1 Day After My Surgery

Or, 50 questions you should consider asking men when you're dating over 50.

I Had a Zero Percent Chance

Or, that one about what you can figure out on your own and what you can't.

Gospel Music

I was homesick.

If you're barely hanging on, read this

Sometimes, I'm barely hanging on. Sometimes, I need to let go.

The Man With The Electrically Charged Texts

I was ready to stand on my own.